1991 Johnson/Evinrude EI Outboards 2.3 thru 8 Service Manual, Page 155Get this manual
1Mark and remove the connecting rod caps and bearmgs
12Lift the crankshaft out of the cylinder blockReplace the connecting rod caps on the rodsOrient them exactly as they were before you removed themInstall the screws finger tight13Remove seal ring from crankshaft14Rotate the powerhead so that the cylinder head faces upRemove the cylinder head and gently push up on the connecting rods to remove No.1 and No.2 piston assembliesDo not allow the connecting rod to contact the cylinder wall or inside of the piston skirt during handling19l 15Remove upper crankshaft seal from crankshaft(C rY
and upper main bearing